Intel Core i3-4350

The Intel Core i3-4350 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 54W TDP — about 27W per core. Clocks span 3.6GHz base to 3.6GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. Its $183.86 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region.